Learn about exciting Zoo developments, including animal updates, events, expert perspectives, and field reports on our conservation initiatives at the Zoo and around the world.
We’re celebrating the extraordinary service of a special group of volunteers who’ve been with the Zoo for 50+ years! These dedicated docents have seen it all—from pith helmets to polar bears to pandas for the ‘84 Olympics—and they’re sharing the memories and moments that have made it all worthwhile to them for five decades.
Volunteer Milestone: Serving 50+ Years Read more
I sit perched on the edge of an examination table with barely contained excitement. A nurse enters with a small syringe in hand, and my smile stretches widely as she wipes my arm with a cool alcohol swab. A rush of anticipation flutters in my chest; today I’m getting the rabies vaccine! It marks the first step toward realizing my 20-year dream of working with bats.
Field Notes: Bats in Florida and Jamaica with Cortney Vargas Read more
GLAZA celebrated National Volunteer Week this past April, recognizing our amazing docents and volunteers and their innumerable contributions to the L.A. Zoo. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our volunteers for their invaluable and lasting impact on the L.A. Zoo and its many visitors.
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend Read more
The Zoo is home to 38 snake species, 27 of which are venomous, like this Durango Rock Rattlesnake. We’re taking a look at why some snakes are venomous and what makes snake venom so powerful. The explanations might surprise you. Photo by Jamie Pham
A Ssseriously Close Look at Snake Venom Read more
Red-bellied piranhas are native to South America. Their signature gold flecks become especially iridescent during mating season—usually the rainy season of wherever they are located. In Los Angeles, the rainy season lasts through April, so be sure to visit these flashy fish soon. Photo by Jamie Pham
Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret Read more
Whether you choose to attend one or several of our spring events, sign up for a special tour, or simply decide to visit the Zoo to enjoy the weather, animals, and botanical wonders, all of us at GLAZA look forward to welcoming you to your L.A. Zoo this spring. We hope your visits are inspiring, relaxing, and renewing as you appreciate this special place and celebrate the arrival of spring.
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend Read more
This year’s Lunar New Year celebrations are ushering in the Year of the Snake—fang-tastic news since the Zoo is home to an especially wide variety of vipers, boas, pythons, and more. For a sneak preview of the snakes you’ll see in the Zoo’s LAIR, as well as some fun facts, check out the photos in our gallery. These reptiles are nothing to hiss at!
Celebrate the Year of the Snake Read more
The opportunity to apply to the Duttenhaver Conservation Field Program was given to me through my high school. I had learned this program allowed students to participate in environmental conservation studies around the world, and in 2024 they were sending students to Brazil. The scientific question being studied: Are animals reinhabiting reforested areas? When I was accepted to the program, I was in complete disbelief.
Student Trip Diary: Conservation Education in Brazil Read more
Normally, this time of year fills me with anticipation and excitement for the year ahead, as I reflect on the holiday season and hope everyone enjoyed restful moments with friends, family, and loved ones. However, this year has been different. Our city, our communities, and our neighbors have been deeply impacted by the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Southern California.
Zoo Update with Zoo Director and CEO Denise M. Verret Read more
We’ve got a Zoo for every mood: Come for L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow, or plan for Lunar New Year; or, if you’re like many visitors and members, you’ll appreciate a brisk morning walk around the uncrowded paths and the surprise sights and sounds of animals awakening to a new day. Whether you prefer a stimulating celebration or a quiet stroll to enjoy the animals, the crisp air, and the beautiful flora, we sincerely hope you will visit your Zoo again very soon!
Zoo Update with GLAZA Interim President Dawn Petersen-Amend Read more
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